What is the Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund

The primary function of the Charles W. Ardery Trust Fund is to provide
reimbursements of funds expended by a Voiture Locale or a Grande Voiture
in meeting the emergent needs of children 17 years of age or younger.

Emergent is defined as:

A situation which has developed of a serious nature demanding prompt
attention." This situation may arise out of natural disasters, i.e.,
floods, tornadoes, hurricane, fire, etc. Emergent cases are given prime
consideration and are undertaken by the Local Voiture where established
agencies, (Red Cross, churches, welfare, etc.), are unable to move rapidly
or cannot act at all. However, this aid is not intended to replace or
supplement that assistance which may be available through
established agencies.